Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Get to know the dancers of For A Good Cause!

For A Good Cause debuts in less than two weeks, and the dancers have been working so hard! Throughout the past seven weeks, we have exerted 58 hours to rehearsals alone, and many of the dancers have tacked on these hours in addition to their regular busy dance schedules.

Here is what the dancers say they like about the show:


-It is a lot different than anything I have ever been in.
~Jordan D. of Animal Rights, Autism Awareness, and Gay Rights


-I feel as though I have improved in my dancing! Thank you, Bethany!
~Peyton J. of Autism Awareness, Aquatic Animal Rights, and Pro-Life


-I have learned about the causes other people have.
~Rachel D. of Autism Awareness, Aquatic Animal Rights, and finding the Cure of Cancer


-It's nothing like I've ever done before and it has stretched me as a dancer.
~Natalie Lynn C. of Preventing Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Aquatic Animal Rights, and Green Earth


Here is what else the dancers have to say about the show:


This show has helped me understand emotion more within dancing and has taught me that bad things can happen in this world, but good things can come out of it. Thanks, Bethany, for teaching me lessons about some challenges we face!
~Taylor G. of American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Support, and Riley Hospital for Children


I used to not understand why cancer or abuse was so important, but with the help of Bethany, I've learned the errors of these ways. I know that bad things can happen to good people, and that disaster can happen at bad moments.
~Tori W. of Animal Rights and Military Support


A note from the director about the dancers:
The emotional content in this show can be so heavy and difficult to face at times that it is absolutely astounding how well these girls perform with such passion and power. It is amazing to watch them, and some of them are so young, it's incredible how talented they are. They have been such a blessing to teach, rehearse, and spend every free moment of the weekend with in the dance studio, prepping for this show. The work that each of them has exerted is beyond anything I had hoped for, and they really are such wonderful dancers. I cannot thank them enough for being part of this show and making it what it is with all of their dedication and commitment to dancing. Thank you to my unbelievable performers! You have no idea how talented you are.
~Bethany, director & choreographer
(& dancer of Aquatic Animal Rights, Military Support, & Pro-Life)


In Photo: Natalie R. of AIDS Awareness, Aquatic Animal Rights, Gay Rights, and Preventing Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Photograph taken by Lori Rainbolt and edited by Bethany Rainbolt.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

DANCE AUDITIONS 8/8/11!!

DANCE AUDITIONS!!
Audition Location: The Dance Refinery, 8335 S. Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN
Production Date: October 22, 2011 @8:00pm in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis Campus. (Admission is FREE!)
Rehearsals: Mostly weekend rehearsals. All rehearsals will be at The Dance Refinery.
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Bethany Rainbolt is casting dancers for the dance production she is directing this fall called "For A Good Cause". Production consists of mostly modern, contemporary, & jazz pieces. Dances are choreographed for advanced dancers.
Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.(The production is FREE!)Production Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @8:00pm
Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.(The production is FREE!)Production Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @8:00pm
Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.(The production is FREE!)

About The Production:
For A Good Cause is a dance production & artistic event designed to support and spread awareness of various causes and organizations present in our community today. Each dance in the production represents a certain cause in particular.

About the Audition:
Every dance in the show is done barefoot (with Paws) so no shoes are required for the audition. You may be asked to do a lot of floor work so tights/dancepants are suggested. Because of some strong-themed dances in the show, you MUST be at least 12 years old by October 22, 2011 to audition.
Production Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @8:00pm
Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.(The production is FREE!) asked to do a lot of floorwork so tights/dancepants are suggested. Because of some strong-themed causes represented in the show, you MUST be at least 12 years old to audition.Production Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @8:00pm
Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.(The production is FREE!)

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

ATTENTION ARTISTS!!

ARTISTS NEEDED!
Production Date: October 22, 2011 in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center @8:00pm
About The Production:
For A Good Cause is a dance production and artistic event designed to support and spread awareness of various causes and organizations present in our community today.
What you can do as an artist:
For A Good Cause is looking for artists interested in creating a piece of original artwork to display in the lobby of Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center during the show. Student and amateur artwork is accepted. Artists are not compensated for their work. Art cannot be sold at event.
What subject should my artwork represent?
There are 18 individual causes being represented at the event. You can create a piece that represents one cause, all causes, dance, the color of the ribbons, anything you like so long as it fits the production’s themes of dance, ribbons, and causal awareness. Artwork must be approved by Bethany Rainbolt. Limited space is available. These are the 18 causes being represented:
  1. AIDS – For the Cure
  2. American Heart Association
  3. American Red Cross
  4. Animal Rights on Land
  5. Aquatic Animal Rights
  6. Autism Awareness
  7. Breast Cancer – For the Cure
  8. Cancer – For the Cure
  9. Gay Rights
  10. Green Earth Society
  11. Make A Wish Foundation
  12. Military Support
  13. Prevent Drug & Alcohol Abuse
  14. Pro-Life
  15. Riley Hospital for Children
  16. Stop Child Abuse
  17. Stop Spousal Abuse
  18. Suicide Prevention


To inquire as an artist, please contact Bethany Rainbolt at bethanyrainboltdance@ymail.com. Thank you!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

New Email!

New Event Email Address:

For A Good Cause has a new email! After running into several complications with the previous email, the new email for this production is bethanyrainboltdance@ymail.com. Please send all questions and applications to the new email address. Thank you!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Welcome to the journey of For A Good Cause!


Welcome:
 
     Welcome to the official web blog of Bethany Rainbolt and the University of Indianapolis’s production of For A Good Cause, the show determined to make a difference in our community through the power of dance and art. This blog will offer insight and updates on the production, audition and performance opportunities for dancers, artists, and UIndy students, and positive support towards the many great causes the production represents. Please enjoy the blog, the event, and the journey to the production and feel free to contact me, Bethany Rainbolt, with any questions you may have at bethanyrainboltdance@ymail.com.


Introduction:

     For A Good Cause is a dance production and artistic event designed to support and spread awareness of various causes and organizations present in our community today. Through the communication of dance, causes such as finding the cure of cancer, autism awareness, animal rights, and many other important causes of that sort will be represented using the powerful art of dance, performance, and creativity.


Thank You:

     This production could not have begun to be materialized without the help, encouragement, support, and guidance of the University of Indianapolis’s director of the Experience Design department, Dr. Samantha Meigs. I would like to take this time to say thank you and encourage all readers to take a minute and check out UIndy’s Experience Design program using the links provided on the right-hand column of this blog. Thank you so much Dr. Meigs!


It is going to be an incredible journey! -Bethany